The third-oldest city in the world, Matera, Italy was named the European Capital of Culture for 2019. The city's past hasn't always been the brightest, but its future certainly is. Browse this gallery to immerse yourself in its magical atmosphere.
Discover Italy's Matera, where Hollywood magic happens
Shot in Matera, 'The Passion of the Christ' hit theaters on February 25, 2004
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